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DAY 1: We leave
Mérida in the early morning, and drive over the breathtaking Páramo road down to
Barinas. Mucuchies, San Rafael, Mucubaji are just some of the highlights where we will
stop to take some pictures. Lunch is at a typical Steakhouse in the cattle capital of
Venezuela. After we have received the safety instructions and some basic training we will
raft down a tropical grade 2+ river with beautiful rainforest on both sides of the river.
The run is around 1 hour depending on the water level. We will find some rocks to jump off
and try floating down in the current, with just your lifesaver! With a little bit of luck
we might see some wild animals (iguanas, river otters) and exotic birds such as toucans,
parrots or macaws.

DAY 2: Siniguis river with it's amazing emerald colour offers the best white water
Rafting in Venezuela. From Caño Grande down to the road we will have one rapid after the
other...the washing machine, the mixer, the blender... a whole exciting household in the
outdoors. Grade 4 plus, according to the water level close to class 5. Splash for your
cash and hold on when told to (swimmers pay extra !). Around 3 to 4 hours of rough water
sport pleasure is waiting for you. So much fun and so much Adrenaline ! Once at the bridge
we have time to take a swim and a well deserved lunch at the edge of the river before we
drive back to Barinas and Mérida. (Also ask or check for our 3 days Rafting &
Wildlife programme or the 3 days Rafting & 300 % Adrenaline programme.) INCLUDED: All
transport, meals (except supper on day 2) overnight in simple but enchanting Posada
"El Jardin del Eden" next to Siniguis river (in beds ) or Finca El Cielo next to
Canagua river (in hammocks), refreshments, soft drinks, snacks, 1 bottle of rum, beer,
special kayak- and rafting life jackets, helmets, professional Rafting instructors and 2
different white water rivers. (Level 2+ and 4+) Minimum 4 pax / max. 20 persons Note: -
there is a 5 Us $ price difference according if you sleep in hammocks or in beds. -

White Water Rafting !!! 3 Thrills ! Acequias - Siniguis - Upper Canagua! Others want
take you where we will ! (3 days/ 2 nights) Day 1: ( 6 km , 1 hour whitewater rafting,
class 2 to 3) The day starts with a spectacular drive through and over the andes. Stopping
at the famous stone church built by Juan Felix Sanchez, Laguna Mucubaji, Santo Domingo,
before we get to Barinas at midday to enjoy a typical lunch including some of the most
tender beef in Venezuela, at one of the local steakhouses. From there we are 55 km or 1
hour drive away from posada "El Jardin del Eden", which means the garden of
eden, surrounded by lush tropical rainforest with a breathtaking view of the highest
snowcapped peaks of Venezuela in the background. The setting for our first river run on a
class 2 to 3 river, ideal for training, surfing, helicopters and playing with the flow.
Late afternoon we can relax around the swimming pool with a cold beer and Cuba Libres in
the midst of the sights and sounds of tropical birds. The night is spent in beds or if you
wish we can sling you up a hammock. An added bonus is the absence of mosquitos ! Note: it
is possible to join our trip in Barinas at midday ( if coming from Caracas, Valencia,
Maracay, Barinas or Barquisimeto)

Day 2: (10 km, 2 to 3 hours whitewater rafting, class 4 +) Breakfast and a short drive
further upriver, past the most original Plaza Bolivar in Venezuela, to some of the oldest
petroglyphs found in Venezuela that prove the existence of ancient indian culture
(thousands of years ago) in this valley. Then onto the hanging bridge the starting point
for today's rafting. After an intense safety briefing, we launch straight into a class 4
rapid where HOLD ON!! is the call of the day. We share the river today with River Otters,
Iguanas, and many species of tropical birds and butterflies. The rapids today have a
kitchen appliance theme, with rapids such as the Mixer, the Blender, and the Washing
Machine, and get up to class 4+. We will have a few stops on the way to take in the
spectacular views, admire the lush vegetation and eat chocolate bars and nuts, we may even
find an Indiana Jones style hanging bridge to jump off into the river! After around 3
hours on the water we finish our trip back at the posada for lunch. From here we pack up
all our gear and head far away from civilization to the isolated village of Santa Maria de
Canagua. The last part of the journey is heavy four wheel driving through the mud as the
trail gets steeper, the road gets narrower and the forest thickens. Tonight we will camp
out under the stars sleeping in hammocks or in tents sharing the bottle of rum and beer
next to a campfire.

Day 3: ( 20 km, 4 to 5 hours whitewater rafting, class 4+) Today the river is 400m from
the ridge where we spent the night. After a recap on the rafting instructions, we launch
the raft into the now tranquil river, two hundred metres later everybody will be wide
awake as we hit the first of today's big rapids "Flying High". Many class 3 and
4 rapids follow, until we get to the the biggest rapid "The three Martins" so
named after a long swim on the first ever descent down the river in 1997, by you guessed
it, three guys all named Martin! Along the way we will stop at beautiful beaches, one with
a natural hot spring for a swim and a much needed snack. All around you will see virgin
tropical rain forest, huge cliffs, enormous boulders, and occasional wildlife. Upper
Canagua tops all Venezuela's white water rafting experiences, and the adrenaline and the
beauty of nature will blow your mind! We will finish in Heaven, a local riverside farm
(Finca El Cielo), where lunch will be waiting for us, as will showers and the first signs
of civilization for the day. Your three days of adventure and adrenaline are over its time
to go back to the office or continue your travels, this time with wild tales of fantastic
white water and shared experiences. We can drop you off in Barinas to go on by bus or
plane to Caracas, Valencia or Ciudad Bolivar in the later afternoon. Maybe you would like
to join up with one of our wildlife trips to the llanos... or continue your journey with
us to Mérida to enjoy some horseback riding, paragliding, mountain biking or climbing
All participants are fully equipped with the latest Euro-security norm lifesavers,
paddles and helmets. The rafts are latest generation, self bailing, highly secure and fit
6 to 11 persons. Kayaking and Outsider possible for 5 persons. Whitewater Rafting can also
be combined with some of our TREKS and the wildlife tours to the plains / LLANOS. White
Water Rafting !!! 3 Thrills ! Acequias - Siniguis - Upper Canagua 2 DAYS - 2 RIVERS
PROGRAM RAFTING & WILDLIFE (3DAYS / 2 NIGHTS)

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VENEZUELA TOURS strives to make each trip it organizes a
unique and fulfilling experience for all involved.
We are proud of our country's unique natural wonder and
firmly believe that carefully planned adventure
travel can contribute to the conservation of our natural
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